fixated
|fix-at-ed|
B2
/ˈfɪkˌseɪtɪd/
(fixate)
focus or obsess
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fixate' originates from the Latin word 'fixus', meaning 'fixed'.
Historical Evolution
'fixus' transformed into the English word 'fixate', and eventually became the adjective 'fixated'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make fixed or stable', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having an obsessive attachment'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'fixate'.
She fixated on the details of the project.
Adjective 1
having an obsessive attachment or preoccupation with something or someone.
He was fixated on the idea of becoming a famous musician.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45